Warwick Castle

For our second excursion, the students at Sir Henry’s woke up bright and early to travel to the small town of Warwick to visit Warwick Castle. The castle, built in 1068 by William the Conqueror, is now open to the public to allow them to explore the medieval land mark. Upon arrival the children were given a map of the relatively large grounds, then set free to roam the castle. Children had the opportunity to visit the interior rooms such as the Chapel, Great Hall and State Rooms where many historical artefacts were on display making for an interesting yet educational day.

A special aspect of this trip was the ability to learn about the extensive history of Warwick castle. This was made fun and interesting by the staff at Warwick Castle as many donned medieval costumes to help the children understand what they were learning about. Many of the children had the opportunity to go on a “Ghost Tour” of the castle, where an actor divulged the more gruesome tales of the Castle. Other attraction’s such as “Merlin’s Adventure” also hinted at the magical nature of the castle. Warwick castle is also known for its immaculate grounds, with the more adventurous students exploring the outdoor parts of the castle in places such as the rose and peacock gardens.

Similarly the children were kept occupied throughout the day by the various live events which were going on around the castle. The students marvelled at the “Firing of the Trebuchet” and the presentation of the eagles, both interesting g and exciting shows. Finally the students got the chance to give in to the pull of the gift shop where many purchased their own medieval artefacts in the form of wooden swords and other items.